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Originally posted by Heather Hamptons
I just tried that calculator. It says I should have 1800 calories a day to maintain my weight so 1300 is what I really need then?
Carbs dont matter? THey turn into fat though right?
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Most people gain weight by eating a little more food than their body needs over time, not from eating carbs. Eating the right amount of food with an EXTRA 20oz soda a day and no exercise will gain you a about 1 3/4 pounds a month. Those in the US should know that with the large portions in American restaurants it's not difficult to figure out where we get extra calories from.
That being said, even though they don't taste like table sugar, carbs are a sugar. You can lose weight by restricting your carbs because your body goes into what is called ketosis. My friend owns a GNC store. You can get these strips there that actually tell you whether your body is in ketosis. You can do this and it will work, for now. My guess is that most people who "diet" and try to trick their body into losing weight will gain it back as soon as the "diet" is over.
Eating a reasonable number of calories and having a more active lifestyle is the healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off.
If you eat 1500 calories a day and jog for 20 minutes a day you'll probably lose just about 4 pounds a month. You can do this regardless of what it is you eat. A 200 pound guy can lose 50 pounds eating pizza and McDonald's if he eats the right amounts. Not healthy, but it can be done.